DFW Suburbs Lead U.S. in Safety, Wealth

Recent analysis by SmartAsset highlights Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) as not only having Texas's wealthiest suburbs but also some of the nation's safest, with McKinney and Frisco both ranking in the national top 10 for safety. The DFW metroplex leads Texas in affluent suburbs, accounting for 11 of the state's 20 highest-income communities, and its economic output rivals that of several countries. Safety rankings were based on violent crime, property crime, drug overdoses, and traffic deaths, with North Texas suburbs outperforming others in the state. Highland Park, IL and Edgewater, NJ also achieved high national safety rankings. Other Texas locations, such as New Braunfels and Schertz, were commended for safety and livability despite lower national rankings. These trends underscore a growing preference for prosperous, secure suburban environments among American families.